![SILENT KILLER [10TH JULY 2026] - Health officials are raising concern over the growing impact of smoking-related illnesses, particularly among men. Chief Fire Officer Ditney Downes says every recorded case of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Saint Lucia involves male patients, prompting renewed calls for young men to avoid smoking and adopt healthier lifestyles before permanent damage to their lungs occurs](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
FIRE CHIEF SOUNDS ALARM AS MEN ACCOUNT FOR EVERY COPD RECODED CASE IN ST. LUCIA
SILENT KILLER [10TH JULY 2026] – Health officials are raising concern over the growing impact of smoking-related illnesses, particularly among men. Chief Fire Officer Ditney Downes says every recorded case of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Saint Lucia involves male patients, prompting renewed calls for young men to avoid smoking and adopt healthier lifestyles before permanent damage to their lungs occurs
